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These proven performers can handle heat, shade, drought and more – but some do come with a warning!

Many grasses are capable of thriving in those less-than-sunny spots

Liz Zorab picks her favourite self-seeding and spreading plants for easier gardening

Hardy fuchsias bring jewel-like droplets of enduring colour delicately suspended in borders to brighten the September garden

Plants are so clever at adapting to their increasingly hot, sunny and dry surroundings

Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen